The 141st running of the Kentucky Derby is a little more than 24 hours away.

While horse racing may not be for everyone, "the most exciting two minutes in spots" generally grabs the attention of millions.

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The road to the Kentucky Derby is a tough one. To be considered, horses have to run in a series of 35 designated races at tracks across the country and around the world. Points are awarded to the top four finishers in each race. Every year, hundreds of horses compete to be one of the final 20 that find themselves at the starting gate of the official Run for the Roses.

This year's race will be run in picture perfect weather. Saturday will be sunny and mild. While folks are enjoying their mint juleps and waiting for the gun to go off, temperatures will be in the low 70s with light winds.